Everything you need for the medical residency you want.

USMLE®

International Program Guide

As a Kaplan Medical student, you’ll get:

Kaplan Medical, the world leader in USMLE® preparation for more than 40 years, has helped tens of thousands of students and physicians pass their medical licensing boards with high scores. Only Kaplan helps you prep from test day to match day, and continue on to a successful career in medicine.

comprehensive preparation Above average USMLE scores are crucial if you want to obtain Residency interviews. Kaplan’s programs allow you to build your foundation, target your strengths and weaknesses and then integrate your knowledge across systems. Master the cases and concepts that are commonly tested and ensure you are ready to score high! personalized advisingOur team of trained medical advisors is available throughout your course to help you create a personalized study plan, prepare a schedule for your residency applications, and assess your readiness for the USMLE exams. full service staff Our staff is here to support you throughout your course so you can focus on what matters most: getting the highest possible score on the USMLE. Your Designated School Official is here to advise you about important policies related to your F-1 Visa status.

connections that count During your course, you’ll develop a strong network with other medical professionals. Our students interact with practicing U.S. physicians, attend workshops at our centers, enjoy social gatherings with other international medical graduates, and build lifetime friendships.

world’s greatest faculty More than 50 experts. More than 250 awards. 760 published research studies. 940 years of collective experience. Only Kaplan Medical has a team of expert basic science and clinical faculty, subject integration, and specialty board exams. Our elite faculty will prep you for every USMLE step and provide you with insider tips.

home away from home Only Kaplan Medical has permanent study centers with full-time staff, Step 2 CS facilities, spacious auditoriums, group and quiet study rooms, computer labs, and student lounges. Join a community of other medical graduates all working toward the same goal. Choose from one of America’s top cities - Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Pasadena, and Washington DC.

why are high usmle® scores so important? Program Directors primarily use USMLE scores and number of exam attempts in order to narrow the list of Residency candidates to interview. In fact in the 2015 Residency Match, the average difference in Step 1 scores between matched and unmatched candidates was only 14 points, making every point you get on USMLE crucial to your success in obtaining a residency position.(1)

(1) Source: NRMP.org, Charting Outcomes in the Match for International Medical Graduates.

Jump-start your journey to residency.

Flexible USMLE Study Options

Our “Plus Programs” let you combine any In Center or On Demand course with a Live or Live Online class. Maximize your study planning and save.

Pro tip: Get added savings with our Multi-Step prep options. Medical Advisors are on-hand to help you decide which program is right for you.

• Elective physician/patient communication• How to conduct a relevant patient history

• How to write a concise and clear patient note• How to perform a focused physical exam

All Kaplan comprehensive options include:

Step 2 Clinical Skills Review

live online 5 Interactive LOL sessions covering the must-know information on the Step 2 CS.

practice exam A 12-case mock exam in one of our CS facilities with our expert Standardized Patients

live (includes live online + practice exam)An interactive, 3-day workshop covering all exam components

Pro tip: Enroll early to receive access to books and online resources before your course begins.

lecture notesGet updated volumes in print

AND ebook packed with easy-to-understand color

images and tables.

qbankEliminate test-day anxiety with thousands of exam-

like questions and complete explanations.

diagnostic testQuickly understand your

strengths and opportunities with 150 exam-like questions.

assessment examsKnow where you stand with

over 700 exam-like questions.

simulated examsKnow when you’re ready with

our full length exams and complete explanations.

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Attend live classes led by Kaplan’s best instructors from the comfort of your couch (pajama pants encouraged). Convenient class times and flexibility make them our most popular option with students.

Kaplan’s Residency support helps International Medical Graduates with essential skills to make them an above average Residency candidate.

High USMLE® scores may earn you an interview, but they won’t guarantee you’ll match into residency. Interpersonal and interview skills are actually more important than scores in ranking decisions — and your personal statement is almost as important as your Step 1 score in deciding whether you are invited to interview.

Sample our Live Online course and register for a free event at www.KaplanMedical.com/MedicalEvents

The road to residency just got easier.

There’s no place like home.

• ResidencyPrep offering support and feedback on your personal statement, ERAS® application, and interview responses with face-to-face practice. Access to US Program Directors to ask questions and strengthen your chances.

• NYSIM Certification covering 15 procedures required in residency at New York University’s state-of-the-art simulation center.

• Live Interview Workshop including 3 mock interview sessions with trained actors so you gain the confidence and skills to maximize your residency interview performance.

This way to US Medical Licensure.

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Master the USMLE Steps

Get ECFMG Certified Apply for Residency Take Step 3 Enter the Match

Step 1 Basic Medical Sciences

4-10 months prep

Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge

4-7 months prep

Step 2 CS Clinical Skills1-2 months prep

Register through ECFMG

Verify Medical Degree

Confirm you passed Step 1, 2CK, 2CS

Receive ECFGM Certification

Get letters of recommendation

Write personal statement

Decide specialty and which programs to apply

Submit application through ERAS (Electronic

Residency application system)

The Patient Management portion of the USMLE can be taken in Residency

or before to increase competitiveness

(3-4 months prep)

The NRMP or National Residency Matching

Program happens once per year in March.

Work with a Kaplan Advisor to plan out your

Match timeline and ensure you are on track

for Applications and Interviews.